Brownlow, with dignity. "Such discoveries are the property of
the entire faculty, to be used for the general benefit, not for
private selfish profit. I do not know how much information may have
been obtained, but if any attempt be made to use it in the charlatan
fashion you propose, I shall at once expose the whole transaction,
and send my husband's papers to the Lancet."
Hermann shrugged his shoulders and looked at Lucas, as if considering
whether more or less reason could be expected from a soldier than
from a woman. It was to him that he spoke.
"Madame cannot see zie matter in zie light of business. I have
offered freely to share all that I shall gain, if I may only obtain
the data needful to perfect zie discovery of zie learned and
venerated father. I am met wit anger I cannot comprehend."
"Nor ever will," said Caroline.
"And," pursued Dr. Hermann, "when, on zie oder hand, I explain that
my wife has imparted to me sufficient to enable me to perfectionate
the discovery, and if the reserve be continued, it is just to demand
compensation, I am met with indignation even greater. I appeal to
zie captain. Is this treatment such as my proposals merit?"
"Not quite," said Jock. "That is to be kicked out of the house, as
you shortly will be, if you do not take yourself off.
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